If $x + \frac{1}{x}= 8, $ then find the value of $\frac{5x}{x^2+1-6x}$.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
If $x + \frac{1}{x}= 8, $
then find the value of $\frac{5x}{x^2+1-6x}$
We can write $\frac{5x}{x^2+1-6x}$ as $\frac{5}{x+\frac{1}{x}-6}$
So, according to the question,
$\frac{5}{x+\frac{1}{x}-6}$ = $\frac{5}{8-6}$
$\frac{5}{x+\frac{1}{x}-6}$ = $\frac{5}{2}$ = 2.5